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Andrew "Hydra" Hall, of eHOBBY and Hydra's TF Pulp fame, stopped has posted details on the back story for TakaraTomy's releases of Power Core Combiners as United EX. Here is the detail he provided via the information in the latest issue of Figure King as well as what will likely be printed on the package of each figure. Credit to The Allspark

"In the 21st century, the war of the Transformers has shifted to space, and seemed for a while that peace had returned to Earth. However, during that time the Autobots had been working together with Earth scientist Professor Chase to develop a new combination system. With it, Autobots would use Power Core Combination to combine themselves with 4 Drones. The Autobot warriors chosen for the process became part of the group known as the Master Class. At the same time, a covert counter-team of Decepticons with the same capability, "Master Chaos," was formed."

The story told on the package backs reflects the atmosphere of the United series, while including characters from earlier Transformers series such as wheelchair-bound genius Chip Chase.

Combatmaster Prime ModeA Decepticon strategic commander who has been active since the early stages of the war, Combat Master combines with 4 military vehicles. The weapons that line his body provide devastating firepower. In the story, his drones were stolen from the Autobot Chopper Master, who they were originally developed for.

Drones: Morser Drone, Panzer Drone, Kanonier Drone, Spaher Drone

Jetmaster Prime ModeThe Autobot spy Jetmaster combines with 4 jet and helicopter Drones. Jetmaster was the first Autobot to successfully achieve Power Core Combination. The character features details referencing earlier Transformers series, such as that the data for his drones was gathered from the Aerialbots, and that he was born on Planet Z.

Meteor Operations Facebook page has updated with a full gallery of the soon to be released Iron Army from third party group, TFC Toys. This gallery shows off all four figures from the two sets in very nice close up detail.

Hong Kong forum TOY-WORLD.COM.HK have posted scans of the March 2012 issue of Figure King featuring MP-11 Starscream, TakaraTomy's Transformers Prime figures and nd the upcoming campaign Microns. You can find some mirrored images below but we hope to have a full scan of this issue for you shortly.

Transformers dan Draven has posted news direct from Hasbro's Leader Designer Eric Siebenaler on Facebook that the Transformers Power Core Combiners figure Spastic, from the Stunticons set is to be given a new name due to the backlash from UK media.

Seibertron have received a reply from Hasbro US regarding the Power Core Combiner Spastic. As you may remember we broke news that the Scottish newspaper The Daily Record had picked up on the name of this character and were talking about how the name is often used as an offensive term. During my report I speculated that the toy would not see a UK release anyway and these thoughts have now been confirmed by Hasbro in the following statement.

"Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for the
opportunity to respond. The TRANSFORMERS brand intended no offense by
use of the name "SPASTIC" for one of its products which has not and will
not be available via traditional retail channels in Europe, including
the the UK. Thank you once again for notifying us about your concern.
As a marketer of children’s products, input from parents, families and
fans regarding their experiences with our brands is extremely important
to us. Our goal is to have all families who enjoy our brands feel good
about their purchases and experiences."

Scottish Newspaper The Daily Record has posted an article about the backlash caused by the recent announcement of a name of an upcoming Power Core Combiner figure. The figure called Spastic has caused backlash from UK based fans due to the derogatory and offensive meaning often used with the name that was originally used to describe someone with spastic paralysis.

This isn't the first time a Transformers name has caused trouble within the UK. In the past Slapper, Erector and, most thought off, Slag have all lead to debates. Hasbro were actually so concerned over the name Slag that they changed the Transformers Animated character from Slag to Snarl just because of the UK market (as confirmed by Derrick J Wyatt at Auto Assembly 2010).

UK fans need not fear that much though, the chances of the figure being released over here is slim anyway.

AC Toys posted images of the Transformers Power Core CombinersDinobotsa couple of days ago. To see more of the latest Dinobot releases, in the "not the most popular" of Transformers sublines called Power Core Combiners, check out AC Toys thread.

TFW2005.com are reporting that ­Power Core Combiner 5-packs­ will be released at Toys R Us stores within the US containing the 5-pack along with the a regular scout and mini-figure.­ The figures can currently be seen on eBay.­

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Choose Your Fate
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Ep 6: Grimlock Transformation
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OTFCC 2003 (USA)
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US Sheet 1
The scans contained within this gallery are taken from our own Transformers toysheet collection. This is the first US Transformers toysheet. ....

Transformers Animated
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